The BYU-Utah Rivalry has all the elements needed to make it one of the best in the country. Proximity, hatred, intensity, star power, great coaches, classic finishes, and memorable plays. It all adds up to an impressive history that goes back almost a century.
The rivalry officially began in 1922. The teams played six times while BYU was known as Brigham Young Academy but the Cougars don't recognize those games in the series. The Rivalry was dominated by Utah for the first 4 decades. In the first 42 games, BYU won just twice, in 1942 and 1958 nextback
The rivalry officially began in 1922. The teams played six times while BYU was known as Brigham Young Academy but the Cougars don't recognize those games in the series. The Rivalry was dominated by Utah for the first 4 decades. In the first 42 games, BYU won just twice, in 1942 and 1958 next back